The Phanatic Magazine
Philadelphia Phillies star Second baseman Chase Utley underwent surgery to repair the fourth metacarpal in his right hand Friday. During the 20-minute procedure, performed by Dr. Randall Culp at Methodist Hospital., Utley had a pin inserted into the hand.
The MVP candidate's expected recovery time is up to four weeks.
Utley injured the hand after being hit by Washington starter John Lannan in the fifth inning of yesterday's game at Citizens Bank Park. He remained in the game and got two more at-bats despite obvious swelling of the hand.
Utley is hitting .336 with 17 home runs, 41 doubles and 82 RBI this season. Entering play today, Utley leads the National League in doubles, is tied for the league lead in hits (134) and extra-base hits (61), ranks second in total bases (232) and third in RBI.
To replace him on the roster, the Phillies purchased the contract of utilityman Joe Thurston from triple-A Ottawa. The 27-year old Thurston has hit a combined .278 with three home runs and 44 RBI in 105 games between double-A Reading and Ottawa.
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